The National Park Service invites you to travel back to the 1870s on a mule-drawn canal boat journey into history. Hear the stories of those who lived and worked along the C&O Canal. Follow in the footsteps of the mules who made the canal work. Ride through a 19th century lift lock. One-hour round-trip excursions are available in Georgetown and at Great Falls, MD.

Please call ahead to ensure ticket availability and boat schedule. The boat and visitor center are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Visitor center hours: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Throughout its history, Harpers Ferry has been the backdrop for remarkable and unparalleled events. Here, in one setting, several themes in the American story converge: Native Americans, industry and transportation, African-Americans, John Brown, the Civil War, and the natural environment. Harpers Ferry became part of the National Park System in 1944. The park covers over 2,300 acres in the states of West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia.
Tel : (304) 535-6298

The private land conservancy dedicated exclusively to America's Parklands, saving nationally significant wildlife, scenic wonders, and historic monuments.
415-2nd Street, N.E. Suite 210
Washington DC 20002
Tel : (202) 548-0500

The official site for the National Park campgrounds and tours availability and reservations.
Toll Free : 1-800-388-2733